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BOOKS


My goal with this book was to summarize the definition
of the Martial Arts styles commonly studied. This guide
will help someone who is considering the Martial Arts or
give current Martial Artists an overview of other styles
that are studied. As I researched the information, it was
sometimes contradictory and a little long to digest.
However, while studying these origins, I seemed to take
a trip back in time with the founding Masters from many
countries around the world.

I want my readers to meet the creators of each art,
understand why they saw the need for their system and
the design of their style. Fist fighting can be traced back
to the Sumerians, five thousand years ago.

However, to most Martial Arts historians, Bodhidharma
(470-523), an Indian Prince, is credited with the creation
of Martial Arts from the Far East. He gave up his right to
the throne to become a Monk and study Buddhism. His
master, Prajnatara also taught Bodhidharma an Indian
fighting system called “Kalaripayattu.” Master
Prajnatara requested that Bodhidharma travel into
China with his teachings and knowledge after he died.
He crossed the Himalayan Mountains to do just that. He
ultimately settled on a Shaolin Temple and offered to the
Shaolin Monks Buddhism and his fighting system, which
became known as Kung Fu. However, there are also
many records of other nations that had their own origins
of Martial Arts systems.

Today, there are many styles and variations of each
discipline and system. There are also some newer styles
that have been created for more current times. Simply
though, any fighting system is just a logical concept of
attack and defend. However, each style has a different
approach and perception. The common question is,
“what Art is the best”? Each style lends itself to different
situations, and the person who is proficient in several
styles has the advantage in many ways.

This book is a contribution to the Martial Arts on my
55th Anniversary year studying the Martial Arts. My
grandfather boxed in the Army during WWI, my dad
boxed in the Navy during WWII, and continued as his
exercise routine after the war. Naturally, I picked up on
boxing in high school during the summer of 1963. In
1968, I joined the first Karate School in Southern
Indiana and nearly lived in the dojo. So, the owners
decided to make me the first assistant instructor in 1969.
As they opened more satellite schools, I rotated to teach
at them.

I earned my 1st Black Belt in 1971 and moved on to open
the first Martial Arts School in New Albany, Indiana in
1972. I opened three more locations by 1974. In 1975, I
began adding Boxing, Kickboxing, Kickboxercise and
other programs to encompass everyone. We competed,
won titles, and offered other programs including school
clubs, exhibitions, and lady’s self-defense classes that
helped our community.

In 2013, after 50 years in Martial Arts, I was promoted to

10th Degree Black Belt
and inducted into the USA Alliance Martial Arts Hall of
Fame with a “Lifetime Achievement Award.”
It was also an honor to receive an award from New
Albany’s progressive Mayor, Jeff Gahan in 2012. On our
40th Anniversary, he presented me with a plaque
declaring “Terry Middleton Day,” which is much
appreciated today and every day. Perseverance,
dedication, and the support of many people is the secret
to my school’s success.

TM

 




This book is dedicated to my grandfather, Clarence Middleton, who boxed while in the United States Army during WWI, and my Father, Dennis Middleton, who boxed while in the United States Navy during WWII.

My first memories were watching my Dad workout when I was a young kid. He used Boxing and weight training routines as a way to exercise after the war.

I picked up on Boxing in 1963 while in high school. I started studying other Martial Arts in 1968 and found that regular training was a challenging and exciting way to learn the Arts while maintaining physical fitness.

I wanted to respectfully condense and summarize the lives of the gloved World Heavyweight Boxing Champions so a person could meet these men, take a mini view of their lives, and learn highlights of their career.

These Boxing pioneers paved the way for athletes to safely box competitively while the average person could box as a physical fitness routine. Boxing is exciting, motivating, and offers the benefit of self-defense.

My gym has had many competitors and champions but, also has had countless students that don’t compete and only want the benefits that Boxing offers!

 




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